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Selly Oak Centre for Mission Studies

The Selly Oak Centre for Mission Studies (SOCMS) enables people to discover their place in God’s mission through a variety of specialist training and study courses. We provide a stimulating environment that values diversity, dialogue and critical openness. We are also part of a dynamic, growing, global network of mission and theological training centres that is working to develop new opportunities for dialogue, learning and encounter.

Studying with SOCMS

Within SOCMS, we hope to nurture God-centered, Christ-like, Spirit-filled disciples through whom love, peace and justice might flow into all churches and societies. As part of SOCMS, you can:

Study for an MA degree in Mission and Leadership
Prepare for cross-cultural mission and ministry short and long term, with courses tailored to meet your specific needs
Explore whether you have a vocation for mission
Undertake courses in theology and mission provided by the Queen's Foundation up to PhD level
Pursue mission research while living in residence at the College through one of the Centre's scholarships

SOCMS also sponsors a journal in mission studies - Rethinking Mission. To browse articles in the journal, click here.